Globe & Anchor Salute Gala
The MCRD Museum Foundation is proud to announce this year's Globe & Anchor Salute Gala will be help on Saturday, 14 September. This year's theme is Night at the Museum! And for the first time ever, the Gala will be held at the MCRD San Diego Command Museum.
MARINE GRADUATIONS OPEN TO PUBLIC
MCRD San Diego graduations are open to the public!
Click below to visit the Depot's website to learn more
Grad Photos and Grad Books
The MCRD Museum Foundation maintains a collection of platoon photos, composite photos, and platoon books.
Our Mission
Learn more about our mission to provide an educational setting for Marines & recruits, support the Command, and serve as a bridge to the local community.
Our Programs
The MCRD Command Museum provides free programming to school groups and scouting groups which teach Core Values in a historic setting. We also serve active duty, veterans, and families through outreach programs that strengthen our local community.
Get Involved
Help preserve and perpetuate Marine Corps history. Become a member, volunteer, or donate today. If you enjoy Marine Corps history, you will be forever moved by this experience!
Show Your Pride
Shop for your USMC gear here! All proceeds directly support the Museum and its programs for Marines and veterans.
Mr. Robert (Bob) Evasick - Director
Colonel Evasick was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in 1966. He joined 11th Marines in the Republic of Vietnam in 1967 as a Forward Observer and Fire Direction Officer.
After Vietnam, he served in several billets before being ordered to the JFK Center for Special Warfare, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, before reporting in 1971 to the Marine Advisory Group, Republic of Vietnam as an Artillery Battalion Advisor to the Vietnamese Marine Corps.
After returning from Vietnam, he held various appropriate fleet and staff billets while attending rank appropriate schools along the way. Upon promotion to Lieutenant Colonel in 1982, he assumed command of the 3rd Battalion, 11th Marines.
In 1988 he was promoted to Colonel, attended Defense Intelligence School before reporting as a military attaché, American Embassy, London. In 1991, he was assigned to MCRD San Diego as the Assistant Chief of Staff, G-4 and Depot Inspector. Colonel Evasick retired in 1994.
His personal decorations include: Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V", Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal with Combat "V" with gold star in lieu of second award, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with bronze star, and the Vietnamese First Class Armed Forces Honor Medal.
Bob has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and a Master of Science Degree in Logistics Engineering Management.
After retiring from the Marine Corps, Colonel Evasick worked for Driscoll, Inc. as the Mission Bay Marina and Boat Yard manager until 2009.
FOUNDATION BOARD
Our Board of Directors come from a variety of backgrounds, but one thing unites them all, a passion for preserving and perpetuating the history of the United States Marine Corps. Many who serve on our Board have a strong connection with the Marine Corps Recruit Depot having drilled on the grinder, been stationed aboard the Depot, or felt the local impact of Marines in San Diego.
FOUNDATION STAFF
WORKING TOGETHER TO PROMOTE MARINE CORPS VALUES
The Museum Foundation is fortunate to have a dedicated and passionate staff who work closely with the Museum staff and Depot leadership to support programs, exhibit upgrades, and outreach efforts. To get in touch with a Foundation staff member, please call the Foundation office at 619-524-4426 or contact us by Email.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS AND PHILANTHROPY